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… stress of learning how to manage diabetes and often other health problems. No less important, you need good health and balance in your own life. How can you be a good … to doing in the next few months? How can we keep your health on track with those plans?" "What part of your …
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… type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 15b Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The … Haemophilus influenzae type b The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is provided free as part of your child’s …
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… for people who are obese or overweight and have other health problems, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. … (6 to 7 pounds). Weight-loss medicines are used along with healthy eating and being more active. Without those … prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and natural health products that you take. Your doctor will want to know …
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… kidneys. It can also cause high blood pressure and other health problems. Although it isn't normal to have lead in … have reduced lead exposure in Canada, but it is still a health risk, especially for young children. What causes it? … and work areas may need to be rechecked. Call your local health unit to see what inspection services are offered in …
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… Hepatitis B immune globulin Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 25b Download PDF Document English … bacteria and viruses like hepatitis B. HBIg is approved by Health Canada. Is hepatitis B immune globulin safe? Yes. … long-term protection against infection. Speak with your health care provider. For more information, visit …
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… Rabies Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 07a Download PDF Document English … chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health unit right away After exposure to a rabies virus, it …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41f Travel Series Download PDF … travel At least 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask about the risk of malaria in the area you …
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… polio (Tdap-IPV) vaccine Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 15a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The Tdap-IPV … Pertussis (whooping cough) Polio The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is provided free as part of your child's …
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… are trained to wash their hands before they treat you. Health care centres have stepped up these policies now. They … their patients. As long as COVID-19 remains a public health problem, things are going to be different when you go to a health care facility. They may have new rules for your …
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… in the blood can also lead to kidney stones and other health problems. What causes it? Hyperparathyroidism often … it runs in families. It can also be caused by certain health conditions or medicines. For example, it can be … that hyperparathyroidism is getting worse or causing other health problems and needs more treatment. Surgery. When …
